Silicon Valley's Restaurant Week

Got tipped off from reading my friend's blog (thanks Derek!)... restaurant week in Silicon Valley? EXCELLENT. I briefly tried to find out when this started because I've never heard of this before but who cares! So long as we can eat at yummy establishments for a good price is good enough for me.

Oct. 14 - 21, start booking now!

Obviously I haven't participated in this particular restaurant week, but I loved it in New York. Unfortunately, I loved the idea much more than the places that I tried (one restaurant I dined at was so bad that it is now CLOSED). The idea is to try expensive, otherwise-couldn't-afford restaurants for a $35 three-course pri-fixe menu. It includes an appetizer, entree and dessert but not drinks, sales tax or tip. I've taken a look at the list for Silicon Valley's and would love to make some suggestions.

Try these places:
Alexanders (duh! See previous posts :))
Fahrenheit
Parcel 104
Straits
Thea

SKIP these places!
Cafe Torre
Tarragon
Morton's Steakhouse

Overall I think the restaurant list is pretty poor. Most of the places aren't that expensive ($$) to begin with so you're not really getting a good deal. Even Straits and Fahrenheit aren't too pricey but since their food is definitely worth trying, I threw them on the list. The BEST deal and the MOST recommended places by me are Alexanders and Parcel -- my favorite restaurants in the Bay. I've also eaten at Village Bistro, Left Bank, Olio and Fontanas... no complaints but I wouldn't recommend them for Restaurant Week. Two places that I might hit up: Arcadia and Wine Cellar; I've been meaning to go to the both for years.

Dress up, go out, eat (hopefully) good food :) Remember to book in advance through OpenTable!